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Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub

The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2024 | 3:55 am

Another report calls out red tape in Canada’s resource sector

C.D. Howe Institute warns that long timelines for major project…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 18, 2024 | 3:21 pm

Codelco-SQM lithium deal can proceed without shareholder approval, regulator says

Tianqi, which holds about 22% of SQM shares, has repeatedly…

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 2:09 pm

McEwen Mining raises $22 million to fund Fox Complex exploration in Ontario

The Fox Complex comprises several mine properties covering 70 sq.km.…

Staff Writer | June 18, 2024 | 1:49 pm

US energy storage market hits installation record in Q1

New record marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in…

Staff Writer | June 18, 2024 | 8:46 am

Drill down on the economics of the Turnagain nickel mine in British Columbia

With a total capital cost of $3.6 billion over the life of the mine, Giga Metals will need other investors on board to develop the mine.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 22, 2023 | 3:58 pm

INEOS acquires Norway’s Eramet Titanium & Iron for $245 million

ETI consists of an ilmenite transformation plant in Norway producing titanium slag and high-purity pig iron sold to European foundries.

Staff Writer | September 21, 2023 | 4:32 pm

UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035

Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued the original 2030 deadline was too ambitious and unrealistic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 9:24 am

Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy

Deal adds to Fourtuna’s portfolio the Diamba Sud project in Senegal, which is one of the newest gold discoveries in the region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 5:03 am

Clean TeQ gets into tailings management business with ATA acquisition

Acquisition of ATA technology is part of the firm's targeted expansion into the global mine tailings management industry.

Staff Writer | September 21, 2023 | 3:43 am

Sierra Metals puts Cusi silver mine up for sale as it pivots to copper

Last year, the Cusi mine produced roughly 1.5 million silver-equivalent ounces.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 12:01 pm

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

Great Southern Copper expands into lithium in Chile

The UK-based mineral exploration company has secured the Monti lithium project, in the Salar de Atacama salt flat, for $2.26 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2023 | 6:03 am

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